Communication DSP researcher for aerospace & security
First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
Wireless DSP researcher for communications in aerospace & security
What you will do
You will… join a team doing research in wireless communication systems and algorithms. model and optimize end-to-end physical-layer performance, hardware non-idealities, and overall power consumption. focus primarily on space and security topics (satellite communications, reliable links with low intercept probability from advanced MIMO/beamforming solutions). contribute to the design of transceiver architectures in cross-disciplinary teams. lead and execute (funded) projects. publish in relevant journals and present our work at conferences.
What we do for you
We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.
We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.
Who you are
You have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent through work experience in electronics or a related field. You have 5+ years of experience in Wireless DSP and have extensive knowledge of communication systems. You are fluent in MATLAB or Python. You are able and willing to obtain Security Clearance (National, EU, NATO) – a mandatory requirement for this role. Having any of the following skills is a bonus: You have experience with project management. You have experience in radar or joint communication and sensing. You have experience in ASIC architectures, modelling in SystemC, or building demonstrators. IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes